IT Buyer-Servier PHARMA

Mandatory 3-5 years of similar IT procurement experience (tenders delivered for EU, for France represents a plus)
English proficiency (& French is a plus)
University Graduate (preferably in Engineering/Business Administration/Technical studies)
Influencing and negotiation skills
Strong Project Management skills
Problem Solving
Initiative
Strong interpersonal skills (leadership, ability to convince)
Active Listening, Communication and Cooperation
Autonomous
Results oriented
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, with remote team members & manager
SAP knowledge is a plus

You will in charge of the IT purchasing projects between 100 & 300k€ on the following categories: Software, Hardware & IT services. IT projects can be renewal or RFP. You’ll work closely with the Group Purchasing Team, Legal and IT based in Servier's headquarter (HQ) in line with strategies on the concerned categories, in order to achieve the agreed business objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kick-off:
-works closely with internal clients, colleagues from Procurement, from Legal, etc in order to understand the IT needs;
-review the needs and advice internal clients on best outcomes in terms of the delivery (prices, timing and associated risks);
-checks existing Procedures/Buying Guidelines in order to ensure accuracy of ongoing tenders;
-makes sure Legal & Compliance aspects are properly covered/included for each subjects.

RFI & RFP or Renewal:
1) Request for Information for those tenders where suppliers' market is not well known, in order to secure successful outcomes of planned tenders and/or
2) Request for Proposals of 3 suppliers / tender, or
3) handle renewal or mutual agreement (direct choice / unique supplier).
These 3 procedures will be in line with existing rules and guidelines from Servier's Procurement Department.
-fulfills internal steps related to suppliers' due dilligence, within existing applications, in order to eliminate potential risks.

Contract & Reports:
-aligns and coordinates with Category Manager to make sure category strategy is fulfilled, through permanent and constructive feedbacks;
-finalizes in time and with quality all contracts for tenders in his/her charge, working closely with Legal (if strategic tender) or Order Summary with Purchasing;
-develops great collaboration with suppliers, in line with Servier's values and principles;
-provides various Reports (other than those automatically downloaded/available within internal applications by colleagues with rights / licenses);
-reports project & performance in Isave (i.e. internal application for reporting costs improvements per contract);
-implements internal and external auditors' recommended actions, in line with guidelines received from management.

Process management:
-observes the workflows and processes within procurement of commercial processes and proactively proposes implementation of actions designed to optimize and simplify them;
-depending on the needs, gets involved in initiatives / meetings related to improvements of NDAs, contracts' signature, Purchase Orders, suppliers' assessments, etc.

Location: Bucharest, Pta Presei, 2 days/week at the office
Reporting to: IT Purchasing Manager in France

• Annual bonus
• Special events bonus (ex: Easter, Christmas)
• Medical subscription
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Trainings
• Courses
• Certifications
• Transport cost reimbursement
• Payment / Compensation for extra hours
• Choose your benefits within a maximum budget
• Extra days off
• Flexible work schedule
• Teambuildings / trips
• Parties / company events
• Laptop
• Mobile phone
• Fun / Relax Area
• Meal vouchers
• Holiday vouchers
• Cultural vouchers